Richard A. Frantz, 87, of South Whitehall Township, died peacefully April 19, 2019, in Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Township.

He was the beloved husband and soul mate of the late Nancy G. Frantz.

Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Harley S. and Isabelle (Andres) Frantz.

He graduated from South Whitehall High School in 1949 and served his country faithfully in the U.S. Army as a military intelligence officer before being honorably discharged.

He was a life member of the Greenawalds Fire Company joining in 1952, serving for 66 years, including as fire chief from 1990-93.

Before retiring, he worked for the U.S. Postal Service, Allentown, as a supervisor and earlier as a letter carrier.

He also was a member of the East Penn Model Railroad Club, Lehigh Valley Chapter NRHS, and the Phillipsburg Railroad Historians.

He was the loving father of John and his wife, Kristie, of Allentown; and the proud grandfather to Daniel, Sarah and Asa. Because of caretaker Sophia Brown and her compassion, love and tender care, his request to live his final years at home were fulfilled.

He was predeceased by sisters Agnes Rowney and Nancy Bartholomew.

Services with military honors will be 11 a.m. April 26 at Trexler Funeral Home, 1625 Highland St., Allentown.

Calling will be from 6-7:30 p.m. Thursday and 10-11 a.m. Friday.

A private burial will follow.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his memory to Greenawalds Fire Company 2500 Focht Ave., Allentown, PA 18104.